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Main Dining Room - ELWAY'S Downtown, Denver, CO

ELWAY'S Downtown

4.5
4.5
4231 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Celebrate the essence of Denver's culinary spirit at Elway's Downtown. Nestled in the heart of the Mile High City, we embody the perfect blend of sophistication and warmth. Our commitment to culinary excellence transforms every meal into an unforgettable experience, where the finest cuts meet the spirit of Colorado hospitality day or night. Where elevated dining meets the vibrant pulse of Denver, creating moments that linger long after the last bite.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 312-3107
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Always the perfect setting, ELWAY'S Downtown warmly welcomes your celebrations, events, and business gatherings. To begin planning your private event, please contact Tochina Alexandre at Tochina.Alexandre@RitzCarlton.com or 303-312-3827
  • Private party contact
    Tochina Alexandre: (303) 312-3827
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    18th & Curtis St - Complimentary valet courtesy of The Ritz-Carlon, Den
  • Parking details
    Valet services are offered through The Ritz-Carlton, Denver.
  • Public transit
    ELWAY'S Downtown is located within walking distance to multiple bus and light rail stops. We are happy to assist in offering directions.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Wednesday night from 5pm - 8pm on the patio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Party of Two

    $199.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Whether you're planning a romantic date, a fun night with friends, or a memorable evening with family, our "Party of Two" dinner package at Elway’s Downtown is the ideal way to elevate any occasion. For just $199, enjoy: -A mouthwatering porterhouse steak for two -Two delectable sides of your choice -A pre-selected bottle of wine to share -A delightful dessert to complete your meal
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What 4,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Denver

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ELWAY'S Downtown offers "amazing service" and is ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "best rack of lamb" and "outstanding" sides, while the attentive staff enhances the dining experience. Although some find the prices high, the overall atmosphere and food quality make it "absolutely fantastic" for a memorable night out.

4,231 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Denver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience!! Rebecca was an amazing server! Food was awesome. Ambiance was great. Highly recommend for anyone who wants an amazing food experience. We will be back!!!

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  2. Catherine

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there specifically for the bison ribeye and was sorely disappointed to find out it was taken off the menu. Had the regular ribeye instead and it was not worth the $ spent. Could’ve gotten the same thing at any steakhouse in the country. We will not be back.

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  3. Samantha

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for my partners birthday and it was fabulous! The staff even signed a little card for him :) really good filet, great choices of wine, and the bread was so tasty.

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  4. Shelly

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Breakfast was great with many options and great service!

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  5. John

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. The manager was great. The steak was subpar.

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  6. Philip

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very average steakhouse. Below average service, good steak, average sides. Nothing wow.

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  7. curtis

    Denver

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My family has been celebrating birthdays for years at John Elway's Cherry Creek location with exceptional results for food quality and service. Our last visit to the Cherry Creek location was August 2024 prior to their closing at the end of August. I made a reservation at Elway's downtown location to celebrate my birthday in November since the Cherry Creek location had closed. Sadly our experience did not live up to our expectations. We were seated early for our 6:15 reservation and the greeting staff were friendly and professional, but it went downhill after that. Drinks were served promptly, but the waiter had to be reminded about the request for more sweetener. Service was far slower than any we ever experienced at Elway's at Cherry Creek. All 4 members of the party ordered steaks, 3 members ordered baked potatoes. One member of my party inquired if there was a problem why the food was taking so long. The waiter's reply was not pleasant. When the food finally arrived all steaks were under cooked, mine severely and 2 were greatly over charred on the outside. All steaks were only warm not hot as we had experienced at Elway's in Cherry Creek. All baked potatoes were only slightly warm not hot although they were tasty. I would classify the steaks as really good, but not up to Elway's standards and our expectations. With our experience with Elway's over the years we certainly plan to continue dining there. I certainly do hope the Cherry Creek location reopens in the future. That location certainly is much more convenient for us especially considering my age of 81 and curtailed driving and that both myself and my wife are handicapped. Fortunately for us one of my sons was able to drive for us to the downtown location. None of my party had a dessert. I do appreciate the birthday card that was signed by all the staff.

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  8. Ross

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    40 minutes after reservation to get food. Made us late for the Symphony. Charged full price for a stake I could not entirely eat, because it was GROSSLY under-cooked. Tried to make it up with a crappy desert. Where TF are your table cloths? who the hell is running this diner now? I've been a long time patron, and I will never return to a stake house that does not have table cloths. Seem like they had more then a remodel, and they couldn't cook a leather shoe. I really couldn't have been more disappointed in a has-been washed-up shell of what Elway's was only a few month ago.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time going to Elway’s. The valet staff at the Ritz Carlton were very accommodating and helpful. We had wonderful service at the restaurant and our food was delicious. The lamb fondue was delectable and the desserts were devine. We went for our anniversary and they gave us a card, a free dessert, and a small container of steak seasoning.

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  10. Cameron

    Denver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We LOVE Elway's and have dined there on several occasions in the past 12 months. When we've visited as a couple or with another couple, the service has always been spot on. We've felt taken care of and treated well, according to the price we've paid. Unfortunately, we had high expectations for this visit when bringing our family and friends (total of 8) for dinner prior to seeing Hamilton! at DCPA and the mark was missed. This was supposed to be a surprise Christmas gift from us and we were totally disappointed. The service was just completely off and we can't help but wonder if the server knew she was getting 20% regardless of her performance due to the table size and just did the bare minimum.

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FAQs

ELWAY'S Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 312-3107.

ELWAY'S Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 4231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ELWAY'S Downtown

1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th & Curtis St - Complimentary valet courtesy of The Ritz-Carlon, Den
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet services are offered through The Ritz-Carlton, Denver.
  • Public transit
    ELWAY'S Downtown is located within walking distance to multiple bus and light rail stops. We are happy to assist in offering directions.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Wednesday night from 5pm - 8pm on the patio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 312-3107
  • Private party facilities
    Always the perfect setting, ELWAY'S Downtown warmly welcomes your celebrations, events, and business gatherings. To begin planning your private event, please contact Tochina Alexandre at Tochina.Alexandre@RitzCarlton.com or 303-312-3827
  • Private party contact
    Tochina Alexandre: (303) 312-3827
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